的 Department of 化学与食品科学 is unique in that it offers strong majors in two fields. 的 programs complement one other, producing 食品科学 majors with an exceptionally strong background in chemistry, and providing 化学 and 生物化学 majors with the opportunity to take electives in more applied areas such as food chemistry, 食品分析, and food engineering. Undergraduate research opportunities are also enhanced by the combination of these program areas. 的 outstanding achievement records, 就业机会, and graduate school placements enjoyed by Department graduates attest to the strength of these programs.
An excellent undergraduate education is provided by the structured curricula of the 化学, 生物化学, 食品科学专业. Each program satisfies the University's General 教育 Domain II-B (Natural Sciences) course and laboratory requirements. Go to bottom of 页面 for links to specific course requirements for all majors and concentrations.
WHAT IS FOOD SCIENCE?
"食物 science draws from many disciplines such as biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry in an attempt to better understand food processes and ultimately improve food products for the general public. 作为这个领域的管理者, food scientists study the physical, 微生物, 以及食物的化学组成. 通过应用他们的发现, they are responsible for developing the safe, nutritious foods and innovative packaging that line supermarket shelves.
"的 food you consume on a daily basis is the result of extensive food research, a systematic investigation into a variety of foods’ properties and compositions. After the initial stages of research and development comes the mass production of food products using principles of food technology. All of these interrelated fields contribute to the food industry – the largest manufacturing industry in the United States."
—从网站 Institute of 食物 Technologists
实验室安全
Lab instruction involves the handling of chemicals and materials that present certain safety risks. Framingham State University is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all University employees, 学生, 和游客. In regard to lab safety specifically, the University is legally obligated to follow the provisions of the "Lab Standard" regulation of the federal Occupational Safety and 健康 政府.
的 goal of the Lab Standard is to ensure that all lab personnel are informed as to the chemical and other safety hazards present in the lab setting, and that appropriate work practices and equipment are in place to keep lab personnel safe. A critical element of the Lab Standard is the preparation of a Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) that spells out expected lab conduct, standard operating procedures, personal protective equipment, lab safety equipment, emergency procedures, 等. Click on the link for the full text of the University's CHP.
相关项目选项
Teacher Certification for High School 化学
化学 and 生物化学 majors have the option of pursuing a career teaching high school chemistry. Framingham State offers two pathways to chemistry teacher certification: One is an 教育 minor coordinated with the 化学 or 生物化学 major. 的 other is a post-baccalaureate licensure program. For more information please visit the 化学 Teacher Certification 页面.
学前健康研究课程
的 学前健康研究课程, jointly run by the 生物学 Department and the 化学 & 食品科学系, provides career-specific course guidance to 学生 in any major who are interested in pursuing a medical, 牙科, 药店, 兽医, or other health-related career. 学生 in the Program also have the opportunity to apply to the 健康 Professions Advisory Committee for a composite letter of recommendation. Please visit the 学前健康研究课程 浏览更多信息.
科学传播学
化学, 生物化学, 食品科学专业 who are considering a career in a science writing, 编辑, 出版, or broadcasting may elect to declare a Science Communication minor, an interdisciplinary minor offered by the 英语 Department. To declare a Science Communication minor, 学生 must complete the appropriate form and obtain the department Chair's signature from one of the following departments: Communication, 媒体, & Performance; 英语; or Environment, Society, & 可持续性. 的 minor consists of five courses, three required plus two electives. Four of the five courses must be taken outside the major department. 学生 should meet with an advisor in the minor to design a course plan. See Program link below for detailed course information.
CHEMISTRY AND FOOD SCIENCE FOR NON-MAJORS
的 化学小 consists of four required courses - the freshman chemistry sequence and one year of organic chemistry - plus two electives. 的 生物化学 minor has six required courses: the freshman chemistry sequence, one year of organic chemistry, and one year of biochemistry. 的 食品科学 minor consists of five required courses and two electives. See Program links below for elective options.
For non-science majors the Department offers a number of 通识教育课程 on a variety of topics including the chemistry of life, 环境与健康, and principles of food science.